Mary Helen Terrell

"A light from our home is gone; a voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts, which can never be filled." On May 23rd 1933, Mary Helen Terrell was born to the late Loucious Terrell and the late Doshia Jones Terrell, in Lee County Georgis. Mary confessed her faith in Jesus at an early age and joined New Piney Grove Baptist Church of Lessburg Georgia, where she was a faithful member of the choir. Helen as she was often called grew up in Georgia for most of her life where she attended Lee County Public Schools. She worked in housekeeping at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. After working she became a full-time Grandmother and Great-grandmother. Throughtout her life she was always willing to help others, regardless of the circumstances. Helen enjoyed walking, reading true romance stories, working crossword puzzles, and putting together large puzzles. She had a passion for watching proffesional wrestling and her weirdest hobby was pciking pecans to send to her daughter and granddaughters in Maryland. Her favorite meal was Fired fish, Collard Greens and Cornbread. In 2002 Helen moved to Fort Washington, Maryland to live with her daughter Johnnie Mae and two granddaughters Janessa and Porschia. Upon her arrival she continued receiving dialysis at the BMA Dialysis Clinic of Camp Springs, MD, were she grew close to the patients and staff members. She looked forward to seeing her driver Paul during her pick-up and drop-off times. She was loved by everyone. Paul called her his "QUEEN" and that always made her day. In 2004 Helen took seriously ill but she didn't let that get her down. Each time she took ill she would bounce back as through nothing had happen. Before becoming a member she would often attended St. Johns Baptist Church with her family and on Sunday November 26, 2006 she became a member. In November 2008, she took her last trip to Georgia for Thanksgiving while there she became ill and was hospitalized but was determined to return to Maryland. Helen was a strong and sassy woman who had a determination to live but on Saturday she spoke her last word "COME ON JESUS." Sunday morning December 21, 2008 at 7:58 am she went peacefully home to be with the Lord. Death is an enemy that only the ALMIGHTY GOD himself will conquer. So we will not celebrate Mary's death but we will carry the fond memories of her life deep on our hearts forever. Mary was proceeded in death by her husband Andrew Colemanm 1Brother L.C. Terrell, 4 sisters Ola will Rucks, Annie Lou Brantley, Lena Tucker, and Mamie Reid, 1 grandson Tony P. Price, 2 Brothers In-laws, Stoman Brantley Jr, Johnnie B. Lewis. Those left with cherished memories are 2 Sister's, Mary Lee Covin, Jacksonville , FL, Willie Ruth Lewis, Titusville, FL, 1 Brother, Davidson Terrell Orin, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 5 Daughter's Willie Mae Price Marvin, Albany, GA, Johnnie Mae Terrell, Fort Washington, MD, Margaret Kaylor Johnny, Karen Terrell, and Molley Sutton Robie all of Albany, GA. 3 Son's Freddie Terrell Pat, Walter Terrell Carolyn0, and Eddie Terrell Judyall of Albany, GA. 1 Sister-in-law Ola Mae Terrell, Leesburg, GA.25 Grand's Vontresia Jackson Antonio, Janessa Miller Corey, Porschia Miller, Lavonda Walker Tyrone, Latonia Leverette, Travis Bolden, Darrien Terrell, Rico Terrell, ReShonda, Robin Sutton, Latasha Rush Tierra Grady, Brandy Grady, Keisha Marshal, Victoria, Latosha Flounory, Reginald Wiggins, Jammal Williams, Jamarr Williams LaShaunte Williams, 30 Great Grands and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives. Extended family includes, Lawrence Miller, Andrew Brown, Shirley Smith, Donnie Brown, Mary Randall, Willie Falconer, Pamela Brown, Andreka Thomas, Terrence Jackson, Inez Buchana, Shirley Cave, Marra Eley, Clarence, Sylvia and Aaron Hammett. To send condolences or a lasting tribute to the Terrell family, please sign the online guestbook. Click "Sign Guestbook".

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Mary Helen Terrell

May 23, 1933 - December 21, 2008